Read personal letters about WWII from an eyewitness
In 100+ letters to home from North Africa and Italy, Army intelligence officer Capt. Bill Galen gives a front-line perspective as World War II is fought.
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The letter archive also contains historic images, a glossary of military terms and places, and a list of people mentioned in Galen’s letters, all to help readers better understand the story.
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Featured letters to welcome readers into the archive.
This section contains about 20 letters with unique insights into Galen’s war experiences; if you’re looking to sample a few letters without consuming all 100+ on this site, start with the featured, starred letters.